MEMPHIS, Tenn.. (AP) — The Memphis police chief has called the actions of five officers involved in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols “heinous, reckless and…
“”This is not just a professional failing. This is a failing of basic humanity toward another individual,” Memphis Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said in a video statement that was released late Wednesday on social media.Sign up to receive daily headline news from Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
As state and federal investigations continue, she promised “full and complete cooperation” from the Memphis Police Department to determine what contributed to Nichols’ death three days after his Jan. 7 arrest. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said he would provide an update in the state investigation Thursday afternoon. Mulroy told The Associated Press on Tuesday that local and state investigators want to complete as many interviews as possible before releasing the video. The timetable has rankled some activists who expected the video to be released after Nichols’ family viewed the footage Monday.
Relatives have accused the police of causing Nichols to have a heart attack and kidney failure. Authorities have only said Nichols experienced a medical emergency.Advertisement 5“I expect our citizens to exercise their First Amendment right to protest, to demand actions and results, but we need to ensure our community is safe in this process,” she said. “None of this is a calling card for inciting violence or destruction on our community or against our citizens.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Feds: Investigation into Tyre Nichols' death may take timeThe U.S. Attorney's Office said Wednesday the federal investigation into the death of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died after a violent arrest by Memphis police, 'may take some time.'
Read more »
Surrey Police Service deploys another 18 officers as it awaits decision on its futureBrings the total number of Surrey Police Service officers on the job in Surrey to 205, nearly 30 per cent of the combined city\u002DRCMP force.
Read more »
Summerside police hire six new officers, bring back traffic unit | SaltWire“When you’re running vacancies, running short staffed or you just don’t have enough officers in general, you become reactive and you don’t have a chance to do anything proactively, which is not great for the community,” said Deputy Chief Jason Blacquiere.
Read more »
'Freezin' for reason': Police chief ready for the Polar PlungeGSPS Chief Paul Pedersen says annual fundraiser for Special Olympics hits the ice of Ramsey Lake on March 4
Read more »
Sudbury police using fat bikes to expand downtown patrolsLocal police officers are now able to do bicycle patrols 12 months of the year
Read more »